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Walking Tours in France: The 15 Best Routes

72 tours  ·  from $7

Old quarters here are built for feet and hostile to anything else. These 15 walks cover Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and the Riviera villages, priced by length, with a note on the ones that involve real hills.

Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide - Sacré-Cœur and the first look at Paris
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Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide

1.Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,893 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Start near Metro Anvers with a small group of up to 15 people, then walk and ride the Metro through Montmartre, central Paris, and the Seine area. Guides such as Adva, Rami, Chiara, and Olivia bring history, local tips, and photo help to a fast-moving overview. Sights are viewed from outside except Sacré-Coeur.

“Great way to see Paris and curcumnavigate the key parts of the city. This is the way to start any trip in Paris to get you acquainted with the areas you and to return to for a deep dive experience.”

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Montmartre Hidden Gems and Scenic Highlights Walking Tour - Starting at Rue des Abbesses
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Montmartre Hidden Gems and Scenic Highlights Walking Tour

2.Montmartre Hidden Gems and Scenic Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,684 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk Montmartre with guides such as Laura, Denise, Sylvia, or David, stopping at the I Love You Wall, Bateau-Lavoir, Moulin de la Galette, Dalida’s bust, La Maison Rose, the vineyard, and Sacré-Cœur. The English tour covers the basilica from outside and ends near Place du Tertre, with hills but no planned stairs.

“David is a great guide. He graciously welcomes everyone and is always attentive and careful to maintain group members presence and engagement. David was always willing to explain and provide interesting background to tour highlights. In other words I am highly recommending David and I thank him again for his skill and efforts. Valerie, a fellow Canadian…SMILE”

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Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour - Food first, then the story behind it
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Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

3.Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Walk uphill through Montmartre with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at eight cafés, bakeries, and food shops for French specialties, wine, cheese, cured meats, and sweets. You’ll pass the Moulin Rouge, Wall of Love, Place du Tertre, vineyard, windmill, and finish at Sacré-Coeur. Guides have included Julie, Marie, Oscar, Aude, and Pierre-Edouard.

“Oscar was amazing! What a great way to end a week in this amazing city. He really knew his way around blending the history with the art and wine and food. fantastique! Zut Alor! Friday evening the lights came on. We ended at Sac re Cur and the entire experience was magical. Thank you”

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Paris: Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt - Starting at Henri IV and Square du Vert-Galant
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Paris Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

4.Paris Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,272 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Walk Île de la Cité with a local guide such as Denise, Ellen, Matt, or Tetiana, learning about Notre-Dame, the French kings, the Revolution, and the 2019 fire. The tour ends with a self-guided visit to the archaeological crypt. Notre-Dame entry is not included.

“Remi was great. He was knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. There were adjustments for the rain but it didn’t diminish the tour. We highly recommend him.”

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Paris: Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Blanche and following the neighborhood uphill
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Paris: Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

5.Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,255 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Spend three hours walking Montmartre with an English-speaking foodie guide such as Oscar, Julie, Arthur, or Marie. Visit eight tasting stops for pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and wine, while learning about artists, cafés, vineyards, and village life. The route begins near Blanche Metro and finishes around Sacré Coeur.

“What a fun way to discover Montmartre! Our guide Marie was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. And all the food and drinks we got to sample were delicious! We would highly recommend.”

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Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise - Sacré-Cœur and the Slopes of Montmartre
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Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

6.Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,956 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

This nine-hour small-group tour links Montmartre, the Louvre or Musée d’Orsay, Île de la Cité, the Latin Quarter, the Eiffel Tower, and a Seine cruise. Expect metro rides, several hours on foot, timed museum entry, and lively English commentary. Guides such as Adam, Antoine, Simon, Claire, and Felicia have earned especially warm praise.

“I had Elise as the tour guide and she was awesome! Elise taught me how to use the metro and she also is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her for her expertise and congeniality.”

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Paris: Montmartre Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide - Starting beneath Sacré-Cœur at Place Saint-Pierre
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Paris: Montmartre Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

7.Montmartre Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,668 reviews · from $34

Walk Montmartre with a local English-speaking guide such as Yazid, Sylvia, or Jean Baptiste. In 140 minutes, you’ll see the Wall of Love, Bateau-Lavoir, Moulin de la Galette, Maison Rose, and Place du Tertre while hearing stories about Picasso, Van Gogh, Dalida, Dali, and Montmartre’s rebels.

“Our guide Silvia had excellent knowledge of Monmatre and told entertaining stories about it's history. Highly recommend it.”

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Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based) - Saint-Michel, wartime Paris, and Henri IV
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Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

8.Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Follow an English-speaking guide through central Paris for about 2 hours 15 minutes, from Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame to the Louvre, Eiffel Tower views, and the Tuileries. Guides such as Alberto, Sanna, Ezra, and Bruce bring French history to life. The cathedral and Louvre are viewed from outside.

“Great stories about Paris. Nice pace. Perfectly-timed stop for a coffee and croissant. Learned why the streets and buildings in Paris look like they do.”

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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill - Cours Saleya and the flower market
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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

9.★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,318 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Walk from Fontaine du Soleil through Cours Saleya and Old Nice to Castle Hill with a local English-speaking guide. Expect stories about Nice, Italian influence, architecture, market food, and city life, plus homemade pissaladière and practical tips on restaurants and drinks. Guides include Lara, Soni, Laura, and Alex.

“A fabulous tour made even special by Soni! Well there were only two of us and it felt like a special private tour! The history explained perfectly without boring us! And all the important places covered too. Also the tour sent an email giving details!”

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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour - Starting at 1 Rue d’Arcole
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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

10.Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk central Paris at night with an English-speaking guide such as Morgan, Catherine, Leo, or Joris. Hear grim tales of executions, Templars, ghosts, Notre Dame’s carved demons, a haunted theater, and a Parisian vampire. The tour costs $35, runs for two hours, and offers shared or private bookings.

“We really enjoyed this tour! All the stories were excellent. The guide was very informative and humorous!”

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Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English) - Inside the traboules of Vieux Lyon
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Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

11.Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 942 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $6Best value

Join guide Paul from Place Saint-Jean for a two-hour English walk through Vieux Lyon and central Lyon. You’ll see the cathedral, secret traboules, Tour Rose, silk traditions, the Klaus Barbie courthouse, Théâtre des Célestins, and Hôtel Dieu. The pace is relaxed, the group is capped at 18, and the tour ends near restaurants and shops.

“That they need to look for Free Lyon tour sign held by Guide not Viator!! Frustrating time trying to find our guide. The good news was the guide Paul was knowledge and well informed we enjoyed the experience.”

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Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends - Starting at Pont Neuf and Square du Vert-Galant
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Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends

12.Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Walk Paris by night from Pont Neuf to Hôtel de Ville with a guide such as Sophia, Daniel, Thelma, or Ami. Hear dark stories tied to the Conciergerie, Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois, the Templars, the French Revolution, and Nazi occupation. Expect about two hours and roughly 10,000 steps, with more grim history than genuine ghost hunting.

“I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in doing something unique in Paris. Our Guide was funny and informative.”

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Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town - Meeting beside Lyon Cathedral
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Lyon: Private Walking Tour of “Traboules” in the Old Town

13.Lyon: Private Walking Tour of “Traboules” in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 866 reviews · 2h 30m · from $43

Meet Yannick, often called Yan, at the old fountain beside Lyon Cathedral for a 150-minute walk through Vieux Lyon. He leads a small group of up to 10 through public and lesser-known traboules, explaining silk workers, Renaissance architecture, local politics, and Resistance history in English or French.

“Yan was our guide today, and we were extremely lucky to be his only two clients. From the first introduction, Yan had us intrigued with ancient historical facts about Lyon. His tour showed us secrets about the way of life, politics and religion, commerce and architecture over centuries here. Yannick was an entertaining and intelligent guide, providing one of the best tours we have enjoyed during our two European holidays. Highly recommended.”

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Lyon: City Highlights Walking Tour - Food advice that can save you a disappointing meal
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Lyon: City Highlights Walking Tour

14.Lyon: City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 847 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $25

Join bilingual guides Aidan or Ryan for a relaxed Lyon walking tour. Choose a 2-hour, 5-kilometer small-group route with Fourvière Basilica and Roman theatres, or a 1.5-hour, 2-kilometer route through Vieux Lyon, the traboules, Place Bellecour, and Hôtel Dieu.

“Our tour was very inclusive, informative and entertaining. We enjoyed it very much. We are confused by the cost as other tours are much cheaper (some 5 euros!) but the reviews for Aiden and Ryan were all excellent so we were persuaded! Thanks Aiden.”

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Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular - Starting at the Bartholdi Fountain
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Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

15.Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 831 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Join Toni or Maud for a three-hour English walking tour through Lyon’s Place des Terreaux, Vieux Lyon, and Fourvière Hill. Expect a group of no more than 10, a funicular ride, secret passageways, Roman remains, city history, and practical food and sightseeing tips.

“what a wonderful experience , I fully recommend it . We were a group of 10 friends travelling to Lyon for the 1st time. Our tour guide Toni was very knowledgeable about Lyon and its surroundings. He was very laid back , never rushed us and took time to tell us stories adding some of his own anecdotes which made the tour much more enjoyable. He also made time to send us recommendation for local restaurants after the tour.”

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